WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Wahpeton

North Dakota

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The State of Electricity in Wahpeton

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Wahpeton

Average monthly bill

January

$412highest

February

$277

March

$240

April

$135

May

$106

June

$104lowest

July

$112

August

$107

September

$105

October

$118

November

$219

December

$338

Carbon Emissions

2,311 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,851 kWh

Where does Wahpeton’s electricity come from?

Wahpeton's energy comes from Coal, Wind, Natural Gas, and Hydroelectric. Coal is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Wahpeton's energy. Wind is the second largest source, making up 35%. Natural Gas provides 6% of the energy in Wahpeton. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Wahpeton.

54%

Coal

35%

Wind

6%

Natural Gas

5%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Wahpeton

The state of solar in Wahpeton

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$13,050

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

15 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

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Net metering policies in Wahpeton can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Wahpeton

Dakota Valley Elec Coop IncOtter Tail Power Co

Otter Tail Power Co Rates

Otter Tail Power Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential ServiceFixed10¢ to 13¢
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND CONTROL SERVICE(RDC)Fixed7¢ to 800¢
Farm ServiceFixed9¢ to 12¢

Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc Rates

Dakota Valley Elec Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Dual heat - Multi-phase and consumer-owned generationFixed4¢ to 6¢
Controlled Water Heaters - Storage Capacity over 80 Gallons with Sub-meterFixed-3¢
Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Extended Periods of ControlFixed-3¢
Irrigation Incentive RateFixed
Dual Heat- Submetered.Fixed4¢ to 6¢
Electric Heat - Single-PhaseFixed
Controlled Grain Drying - Off Season - Subject to Moderate Periods of ControlFixed-1¢
Dual heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount RateFixed3¢ to 4¢
Electric Heat - Demand Meters Monthly Discount RateFixed
Irrigation RateFixed

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